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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.04, 2,410.07 and 1,158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.04, 2,410.07 and 1,158.07 is: 1,597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.04 : 2,410.07 = 1,158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.04/2,410.07 = 1,158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.04x = 2,410.07 × 1,158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.04x = 2,791,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,029.76/1,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.58

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